WesternU Announces VP of Facilities Management/Physical Plant
Marlene R. Miller has been appointed to the position of vice president of
facilities management and physical plant at Western University of Health
Sciences (WesternU). She was previously vice president of campus and human
resources.
In her new role, Miller will concentrate her time on construction and
development of WesternU’s physical plant and other properties. Her most
immediate projects will be overseeing the construction of WesternU’s new
Learning Resource Center and Veterinary Science Center. Both projects are
expected to be near completion by the end of 2000.
“”It’s very exciting to work on projects of this magnitude,”” Miller
said. “”I really enjoy the challenge of ensuring that the University’s
facilities serve as the best possible educational setting for our
students.””
Miller will continue to be responsible for campus security, which is
currently provided by a 19-member team, and off-campus University
properties, of which there are about 15 scattered throughout the western
United States.
According to Stuart Wiener, executive vice president of
finance/administration and chief operating officer of WesternU, Miller’s
18 years of experience at the University made her a perfect candidate for
this important role.
“”The position was needed because of the University’s ongoing expansion,””
said Wiener. “”Marlene’s familiarity with the University will be invaluable
because she really knows the mission and goals of our institution, and now
she’ll be able to ensure that our facilities align with those ideals.””
Miller is a member of the National Association of Colleges and
Universities Business Officers and also is involved with the National
Association of Female Executives. On a local level, she is on the board of
directors for Park Avenue Hospital in Pomona. She lives in Ontario with
her husband, Vaughn, a consultant and expert witness for the Carpet
Manufacturers Association who is also an avid golfer.